Quotes from Benjamin Whichcote

Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable the principles of it are troublesome.

Truth is not only a man's ornament but his instrument; it is the great man's glory, and the poor man's stock: a man's truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit.

Right and truth are greater than any power, and all power is limited by right.

Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil.

None of us was born knowing or wise; but men become wise by consideration, observation, experience.

He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.

Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.

The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.

A wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.

The Devil often finds work for them who find none for themselves.

None so empty as those who are full of themselves.

Entrance into Heaven is not at the hour of death, but at the moment of conversion.

Fear is prophetical of evil.

Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament belief is the denomination of the New.